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The list of countries obtaining independence from Spain is a list of countries that broke away from Spain for independence, or occasionally incorporation into another country, as depicted in the map below. These processes came about at different periods and world regions starting in the 17th century (Portugal).
Spain Paraguay: Independence not formally declared until 1842. November 4, 1813 Confederation of the Rhine Liechtenstein: Confederation of the Rhine dissolved. November 20, 1813 France United Kingdom of the Netherlands: Independence restored after French rule. Initial independence from Spain in 1581 as the Dutch Republic. May 30, 1814 France
1816–1830: United Provinces of South America (On 9 July 1816, the Congress of Tucumán issued the formal Declaration of Independence, the country became a republic) 1810–1816: United Provinces of South America (via the 1810 May Revolution ; nominally a monarchic state in personal union with Spain , recognizing Ferdinand VII as king)
An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or after the end of a military occupation, or after a major change in government. Many countries commemorate their independence from a colonial empire.
Spain France: Restoration of independent Portugal and Spain from France: 1810s–1820s Latin American wars of independence Spain: Independence of many Spanish-American colonies from Spain: Bolivian War of Independence Bolivia: Ecuadorian War of Independence: Ecuador: Venezuelan War of Independence Venezuela: Argentine War of Independence: Río ...
The decolonization of the Americas occurred over several centuries as most of the countries in the Americas gained their independence from European rule. The American Revolution was the first in the Americas, and the British defeat in the American Revolutionary War (1775–83) was a victory against a great power, aided by France and Spain, Britain's enemies.
The North African territory of Ceuta is surrounded by Morocco but claimed as part of Spanish Europe. It’s one of the most unusual places on either continent.
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